Chobham and West End Medical Practice

Chobham and West End Medical Practice Patient-focused GP Practice providing exceptional healthcare and diverse services.

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time to learn, support, and advocate for everyone affected 💖Breast cancer...
22/10/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time to learn, support, and advocate for everyone affected 💖

Breast cancer doesn’t just affect women. Men can get it too. It can also impact transgender people, who may face extra barriers to awareness, diagnosis, and care.

Here’s what to keep in mind:
🩺 Know the signs in everyone - lumps, changes in shape, ni**le changes, skin dimpling
🔍 Men, don’t ignore changes in your chest or ni**le - although less common, breast cancer can still occur in men
🏳️‍⚧️ Trans and nonbinary people: your risks and body may change with hormone therapy or surgeries - always feel empowered to ask for care and checkups

📚 Learn more and find inclusive support:
👉 https://breastcancernow.org
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer-in-men/
👉 https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/resource-for-transgender-people/

Let’s make awareness inclusive, supportive, and life-saving 💪

🦴🌍 World Osteoporosis Day - 20 October is your moment to take action for stronger, healthier bones! This silent disease ...
20/10/2025

🦴🌍 World Osteoporosis Day - 20 October is your moment to take action for stronger, healthier bones! This silent disease often shows no symptoms until we suffer a fracture. But with awareness, prevention, and early diagnosis, we can change that.

What is osteoporosis? It’s a bone condition where bone density drops and microarchitecture weakens - making bones fragile and more prone to breaks, especially in the hip, wrist, and spine.

Risk factors include aging, menopause (due to dropping estrogen), smoking, alcohol, poor nutrition, certain medications, and underlying health conditions.

Preventive steps:
• Eat a bone‑friendly diet rich in calcium, vitamin D, protein 🍎
• Do weight‑bearing and resistance exercises 🏋️‍♀️
• Avoid smoking and excess alcohol 🚭🍷
• Get your bone density checked if you're at risk

Learn more and reach support:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteoporosis/
👉 https://theros.org.uk

Together, let’s break the silence around osteoporosis and stand strong for bone health!

💨 Don’t let flu disrupt your week.Protect your 2- or 3-year-old with the free flu nasal spray, available at your GP.✔️ F...
20/10/2025

💨 Don’t let flu disrupt your week.

Protect your 2- or 3-year-old with the free flu nasal spray, available at your GP.

✔️ Fast
✔️ Easy to book
✔️ No cost
✔️ No injection

🎃👻 Don’t let the flu give you a fright!Get vaccinated this Halloween in time for when the virus peaks in winter!The flu ...
19/10/2025

🎃👻 Don’t let the flu give you a fright!

Get vaccinated this Halloween in time for when the virus peaks in winter!

The flu vaccine is free for those at higher risk — including over 65s, people with certain health conditions, pregnant women, carers, and more.

It’s the best way to protect yourself but also your friends and family.

📅 Book now by contacting your GP

For more information on eligibility, locations and why the vaccine shouldn’t be scary go to: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

Or look under ‘Services’ in your NHS App.

🌡️💬 Menopause brings change — from hot flushes and mood swings to sleep shifts and brain fog. But with the right informa...
18/10/2025

🌡️💬 Menopause brings change — from hot flushes and mood swings to sleep shifts and brain fog. But with the right information and support, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming 💪🌸

This is your reminder: you’re not alone - and help is just a click away 💻💙

📚 Learn more about symptoms, treatment and support from trusted sources:
👉 NHS: https://ow.ly/zjP450XcV9O
👉 How to support someone: https://ow.ly/kxc950XcV9A
👉 Looking after your health: https://ow.ly/1tAl50XcV99
👉 How long do symptoms last?: https://ow.ly/vZSY50XcV8X

Let’s talk, share, and support each other - here's to better understanding and better health 💚

😷 Flu can be serious for little ones.Protect your 2- or 3-year-old with the free nasal spray flu vaccine, available from...
13/10/2025

😷 Flu can be serious for little ones.

Protect your 2- or 3-year-old with the free nasal spray flu vaccine, available from your GP or a local pharmacy that offers NHS children’s flu vaccination from 1 October.

✨ Quick
✨ Painless
✨ Proven to work

🌐✨ Get Online Week 2025 is coming - 20 - 26 October!The UK’s biggest digital inclusion campaign is BACK 🙌💻Whether you’re...
13/10/2025

🌐✨ Get Online Week 2025 is coming - 20 - 26 October!
The UK’s biggest digital inclusion campaign is BACK 🙌💻

Whether you’re brand new to the internet or want to level up your skills, this week is all about helping people feel safer, smarter, and more confident online 🧠💪

💡 Why it matters:
✅ Book GP appointments
✅ Manage your money online
✅ Apply for work or access training
✅ Stay connected with family & friends
✅ 97% of attendees say they learn something new! 📈

👥 Who’s being left behind?
• Older people
• Low-income households
• Job seekers
• People without access to devices or data
• Anyone unsure where to begin

🎁 Good Things Foundation can help with:
📱 National Device Bank (free refurbished tech): https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/our-services/national-device-bank
📶 National Databank (free mobile data): https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org/our-services/national-databank
🖥️ Learn My Way (free beginner courses): https://www.learnmyway.com/

🎉 How to get involved:
📢 Spread the word in your community
👨‍💻 Help someone get started
📍 Find your local centre or digital hub: https://www.goodthingsfoundation.org

12/10/2025

🧠💥 What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Professor David Scott, Consultant Rheumatologist, explains it clearly:

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune condition that primarily affects the joints - especially in the hands and feet 🙌🦶. It can cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and fatigue, and it can deeply impact daily life 😓

But here’s the good news - with the right treatment and support, RA doesn’t have to define you. You can still work, stay active, and live well 💪🌈

📚 Learn more and find support:
👉 https://ow.ly/F5XF50X9Hil
👉 https://ow.ly/2xbQ50X9Hhi

👉 https://ow.ly/PjoP50X9Hhh

You are not alone 💙

🧠💬 This World Mental Health Day, let’s take a moment to check in on each other - a simple conversation can make a world ...
10/10/2025

🧠💬 This World Mental Health Day, let’s take a moment to check in on each other - a simple conversation can make a world of difference 🌍❤️

Here’s how to support someone who might be struggling:
1️⃣ Find a quiet space with no distractions - be fully present 🤝
2️⃣ Listen without interrupting and ask thoughtful questions 👂❓
3️⃣ Ask how you can help - it might be booking a GP appointment, helping with chores, or just being there 🫶

📱 Remember: social media isn’t always real.
Feeling low? It’s OK to log off. It’s OK to not be OK all the time.
Less screen time = more time to breathe, reflect, and reset 🌿💚

💡 Mental health matters every day.
Small actions = BIG impact.

📖 Learn more and find support here:
👉 https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

Banish harmful habits such as smoking, drugs and drinking to feel better: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living

09/10/2025

We will be holding a flu clinic on Saturday 11th October at the WEST END surgery between 08:00-12:00. This is by appointment only. As you can appreciate, it will be extremely busy and parking is limited. Please where possible, walk or get dropped off to free up parking for those less able. We are grateful for your understanding.

🎥 "We know how busy parents are – that’s why we’re offering the children’s flu nasal spray at our pharmacy. No needles, ...
08/10/2025

🎥 "We know how busy parents are – that’s why we’re offering the children’s flu nasal spray at our pharmacy. No needles, just a quick spray and done." – Jay Amin, local pharmacist

👉 Book from 1 October at your GP or participating pharmacy.



📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/VhLyM1IPhKU

🧘‍♀️💪 Looking after your back has never been more important - whether you're working from home, on your feet all day, o...
08/10/2025

🧘‍♀️💪 Looking after your back has never been more important - whether you're working from home, on your feet all day, or just trying to stay strong and mobile 🪑🫶

This gentle, low-impact back care class from InstructorLive focuses on improving strength and flexibility in the muscles that support your spine 🌀🦴 It’s ideal for those managing back pain or wanting to prevent it altogether 💥

🎥 Watch the safety video first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcykLowYWGc

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